Firefighter - Airport

ruralmetrofire; Tanner (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rural/Metro Fire Department seeks an Airport Firefighter/EMT at Pryor Field Regional Airport in Tanner, AL. This 24/7 role provides ARFF, structural firefighting, EMS response, and fire prevention in an active airport environment.

You will maintain equipment readiness, perform inspections, support the Airport Emergency Plan, and participate in training for staff and tenants. Alabama certifications and NIMS are required.

Qualifications

• Certified Alabama Firefighter II (NFPA 1001) or able to obtain reciprocity.
• Certified HazMat Operations per Alabama requirements or ability to obtain reciprocity.
• Certified Airport Firefighter (NFPA 1003) or ability to obtain reciprocity; ARFF live-fire training maintained.
• Certified Alabama EMT-Basic or higher at hire and maintained.
• NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800 certifications.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Respond to aircraft emergencies, hazmat, structural fires, EMS calls on airport property.
• Maintain station and ARFF apparatus readiness and inventory.
• Perform inspections of life safety systems and airport facilities.
• Support implementation of Airport Emergency Plan and procedures.
• Participate in emergency standby assignments and training for staff and tenants.

Skills

ARFF

EMT-Basic

HazMat Ops

NIMS 100/200/700/800

Driver's license

Job description

Job Summary:

This position supports Pryor Field Regional Airport in Tanner, Alabama. The Airport Firefighter/EMT provides aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF), structural fire suppression, emergency medical response, rescue operations, hazardous materials response, and fire prevention services in a 24/7 airport environment. Duties include aircraft and structural firefighting, emergency medical response, airport standby operations, inspections of life safety systems, fire prevention activities, training, and emergency preparedness. A significant portion of the position involves apparatus and equipment readiness, emergency response training, inspections, and support of airport operations.

Examples of What You Will Do:

• Respond to all actual, potential, or simulated aircraft emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, structural fires, rescue incidents, and EMS calls occurring on airport property.
• Act as a first responder to medical emergencies involving airport employees, tenants, visitors, and the traveling public; provide emergency medical care at the EMT-Basic level or higher in accordance with approved medical protocols.
• Ensure station apparatus, equipment, and reserve equipment remain in a constant state of readiness.
• Conduct required daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual inspections of emergency vehicles and equipment.
• Perform inspections of airport facilities, hangars, fueling facilities, fuel trucks, and other airport infrastructure to identify and mitigate fire and life-safety hazards.
• Support implementation of the Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) and Emergency Operations procedures.
• Participate in emergency standby assignments for aircraft operations, special events, and other airport activities as required.
• Attend required training and conduct fire safety and emergency preparedness training for airport personnel, tenants, and stakeholders as assigned.
• Respond to all emergency and non-emergency incidents on airport property and participate in mutual aid responses when authorized.
• Operate emergency vehicles and ARFF apparatus safely and effectively.
• Perform and document inspections of life safety equipment including fire extinguishers, hydrants, fire department connections, fire doors, fire protection system components, and AEDs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Minimum Requirements

• Must be certified as an Alabama Firefighter II (NFPA 1001) or possess the ability to obtain Alabama reciprocity.
• Must be certified to Hazardous Materials Operations in accordance with applicable Alabama Fire College and state requirements or possess the ability to obtain reciprocity.
• Must be certified as an Airport Firefighter (NFPA 1003) by the State of Alabama or possess the ability to obtain reciprocity. Annual ARFF live-fire training must be maintained as required. ARFF vehicle operations experience is preferred.
• Must be certified as an Alabama EMT-Basic or higher at the time of hire and maintain certification throughout employment.
• Must possess NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800 certifications.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record in accordance with company policy.
• Must successfully complete all pre-employment screening requirements, including background investigation and drug screening